From its inception in 1688 in Edward Lloyd's coffee shop until today, Lloyd's of London has made its reputation in insurance despite not being an actual insurer. From the early days when it focused on coverage for ships and cargo, it has evolved into a company with 90 syndicates that write approximately 60 classes of business with licenses in 150 companies around the globe.

It is against this backdrop that our latest Insurance Speak podcast features a conversation with Carey Bond, the new U.S. head of claims for Lloyd's of London, and Hank Watkins, the regional director and president of Lloyd's Americas for a forward look at what they see ahead for the industry. Lloyd's of London: Focusing on the future of insurance also addresses how the coronavirus has affected the insurance industry.

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Patricia L. Harman

Patricia L. Harman is the editor-in-chief of Claims magazine, a contributing editor to PropertyCasualty360.com, and chairs the annual America's Claims Event (ACE), which focuses on providing claims professionals with cutting-edge education and networking opportunities. She covers auto, property & casualty, workers' compensation, fraud, risk and cybersecurity, and is a frequent speaker at insurance industry events. Contact her at [email protected]